IGBC Green Cities Rating

IGBC Green Cities rating system is a voluntary and consensus based programme. The rating system has been developed with the support of IGBC Green Cities Committee.

IGBC Green Cities rating system is the first of its kind rating in India to address environmental sustainability in emerging cities. The rating system shall enable the development authorities and developers to apply green concepts and planning principles, so as to reduce environmental impacts that are measurable and improve the overall quality of life.

Benefits of Green Cities

Efficient Land Use

Green Cities promote effective land use by encouraging land use mix and higher densities to ensure compact development. These planning concepts are gaining prime importance offering multiple benefits as mentioned below:

Higher density and compact development

Promote transit oriented development

Preservation and Restoration of Water Bodies & Eco-sensitive zones

Offer a variety of housing typologies

Reduces distances between home and workplaces

Pedestrian and bicycle-friendly environments

Enhanced community bonding in neighbourhoods

Efficient Mobility

Green City increases opportunities for bicycling, pedestrian friendly network, reduction in the number of automobile trips, promoting public transportation and use of vehicles with alternative fuels. In a nutshell, efficient transportation planning enable cities to accommodate all modes of travel, including walking, bicycling and public transportation which are vital parts of reducing the carbon footprint in cities.

Efficient City Infrastructure

Efficient use of infrastructure limits the usage of natural resources by incorporating best practices such as:

Water Efficiency: Green City would result in potable water savings to the tune of 30-40% by adopting practices such as rain water harvesting, treatment & reuse of waste water, storm water management, etc.

Energy Efficiency: Power generation using various renewable energy technologies and Green concepts can significantly reduce the power supply demand of the city leading to energy savings to the tune of 20-30%.

Scope of IGBC Green Cities Rating System

Projects shall meet the following criteria to qualify for IGBC Green Cities Rating:

Any upcoming large scale Development (Greenfield Development or Brownfield Development or Combination) with a minimum area of 250 Ha and minimum gross population density** of 125 persons per hectare (pph).*

The city shall generate employment opportunities (direct and indirect employment) for at least 20% of the total population

Gross Population Density is defined as persons per unit area (in hectares) for developed area (Refer Annexure I for definition) only.

In case, a large scale Development (Greenfield Development or Brownfield Development or Combination) is not able to achieve a minimum gross population density of 125 persons per hectare, the project shall provide employment opportunities for at least 30% of its residents.

* Membership discounts can be availed only if the Project Owner or Developer is a member of IGBC

Payment Details:

* Payment can be done either through Online and Offline options. Online payment mode includes Debit Card, Credit Card and Net Banking. Offline payment mode includes Demand Draft and Cheque.

* In case, the payment is through Cheque / Demand Draft, the Cheque / Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of 'Confederation of Indian Industry' payable at Hyderabad and couriered it to the following address: